Fails

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Does not succeed in achieving a goal or meeting a standard.

“The computer fails to start when it's too cold.”

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Contains F-A-I-L pattern with S ending.

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Worth 8 points; common letters for easy placement.

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